Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 274
January 27, 2012
The Drum Teacher Says I Remind Him of the Mother on "Modern Family." Is This an Insult?
My middle son has a wonderful drum teacher. His name is Josh and he is a musician and seems to have boundless energy. He is also a lot of fun, and really appreciates Middle's [...]
Hair Tutorial: The Messy Top Knot
Last week I was lucky enough to attend the Altitude Design Summit in Salt Lake City. I spent 3 1/2 days hanging out with some of the most talented design bloggers out there (and I [...]
Can Your Pets Have Too Much Fun?
Chances are, at some point, you've experienced pangs of guilt when it comes to your pets. Either you're gone for too much of the day or you don't play enough games with your pets [...]
January 26, 2012
Grind Coffee in a Pepper Grinder
File this under the "Why didn't I think of that?" category. Did you know you can use a small pepper grinder to grind coffee beans for your French press or Aeropress? The folks over [...]
How to Eat Healthy When Dining Out
My husband and I went out to eat last night. Typically when we go out, it's a wine-and-greasy-food fest finished off with dessert—the dine-out devil rearing its ugly head. Last night, however, I decided [...]
Mother in Law's Lament: 'They Left Me Out'
How do in-laws avoid hurt feelings? LostMom13 wrote to say she felt snubbed because her daughter-in-law's family didn't invite her to attend a christening. "My son and DIL were godparents," LostMom13 wrote. "This was [...]
January 25, 2012
Smart Product: Kuhn Rikon Spill Stop Lids
One of the most common cooking problems is having pots that boil over. Luckily this smart product helps prevent that. The silicone lid has petal-shaped vents that allow the excess water to bubble through, [...]
How Hard Do You Work at Meal Planning?
At my last follow-up with Heather, we had an eye-opening chat about wrapping your brain around changing your eating habits—eye-opening in a tough love sort of way. Heather flat-out told me that almost unequivocally, [...]
January 24, 2012
Unexpected Painting Project
Looking for an easy way to update your decor? Try painting your staircase, specifically the stair risers. This little change can reinvigorate your home without a lot of effort (or mess). Just tread lightly [...]
Ask Mindy Kaling Your Questions (And Vote Too!)
Hi, Bookies: Happy to tell you that Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? author Mindy Kaling is going to answer some questions from us. I'm going to kick things off by asking these: • [...]
